DRIP Library
The Library forms part of the DRIP Resource Centre.
DRIP Library consists of both Hard Copy and Electronic materials. Hard Copy materials
can be found in Room 18 on the First Floor of Vestry Hall, London Road,
Mitcham. Electronic
materials can be accessed from the DRIP ICT Hub also in Room 18. The library
is designed and maintained specifically for use by BAME Voluntary &
Community Organisations and it contains specialist material that relates to
members' areas of work, alongside information and resources that will assist
in building and developing skill and capacity of organisations.
Our vision is a library that will help to broaden knowledge in speciality
areas, help understand the statistics of communities, help produce better
funding applications, help plan and deliver more meaningful projects, help
trustees grow into responsibilities and guide organisations to a bigger,
better and brighter future for the whole community. Consisting of over 800
documents, mostly with a local focus, covering the topic areas such as those
listed below, you are bound to find something of use!
Key documents:
Merton Community Plan 2009 - 2019 
Merton Healthier Communities 2009-15
Merton children and Young People Plan 2010-11
Aiming High: Raising the achievement of BME pupils
Sutton & Merton PCT: Health inequalities Sutton & Merton PCT Strategic plan
2008.2013
Ethnic Minority Communities in Merton Research Report
Big Lottery Writing About Need
Poverty and ethnicity in the UK
Responsibilities of Management Committee
Merton LAA 2008-11 , Every BME
Child Matters
Merton population breakdown 2001 census
Ethnic Inequalities in Health: The Impact of Racism
Causes of homelessness among ethnic minority populations
Big Lottery understanding outcomes
Explaining the difference your project makes.
Open for "drop-in" access between the hours of 10am-4pm, Monday - Friday.
Evening and Saturday slots are available by prior arrangement. If you wish to be taken through the facilities available or require support during your visit please telephone in advance.
Please download DRIP Library Topics List Aug 2010Here
Our systems and procedures:
All staff, volunteers, trustees and associated individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Voluntary and Community Organisations are able to access the library and its material.
On your first visit we require that you:
• Complete an organisational registration form with your contact information and brief details on the organisation your are representing.
• Read and sign our IT Hub & Library User Policy On all other visits you will be required to "sign in" the attendance book so that we can 'log' your visit.
